''Doin' Time on Planet Earth'' is a 1988 American

comedy film A comedy film is a category of film which emphasizes humor. These films are designed to make the audience laugh through amusement. Films in this style traditionally have a happy ending (black comedy being an exception). Comedy is one of the ol ...

directed by

Charles Matthau Charles Marcus Matthau (born December 10, 1962) is an American actor, director, producer, and writer. He is the son of actor Walter Matthau and actress/author Carol Grace. Matthau gained recognition for his directorial work encapsulating humanit ...

and written by Darren Star. The film stars Nicholas Strouse,

Andrea Thompson Rebecca Andrea Thompson (born January 6, 1960)
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Martha Scott Martha Ellen Scott (September 22, 1912 – May 28, 2003) was an American actress. She was featured in major films such as Cecil B. DeMille's ''The Ten Commandments'' (1956), and William Wyler's '' Ben-Hur'' (1959), playing the mother of Charlto ...

, Adam West,

Hugh Gillin Hugh Clair Gillin Jr. (July 14, 1925 – May 4, 2004) was an American film and television actor. Gillin was born in Galesburg, Illinois. He was best known for playing Sheriff John Hunt in '' Psycho II'' and '' III''. Gillin has appeared in a to ...

, and

Matt Adler Matthew D. Adler (born December 8, 1966) is an American film actor. He is best known for his supporting roles in the 1980s teenage films: '' Teen Wolf'', '' White Water Summer'', '' North Shore'', and '' Dream a Little Dream''. He currently works ...

. The film was released on September 16, 1988, by Cannon Film Distributors.

Plot

Ryan Richmond lives with his family in a Holiday Inn hotel they own in Arizona. Feeling stuck in this remote part of the US, Ryan wants to leave the US. Before he can leave, he must find a date for his brother's wedding, and decides to visit a computer dating service. That is when things go awry.

Cast

* Nicholas Strouse as Ryan Richmond *

Andrea Thompson Rebecca Andrea Thompson (born January 6, 1960)
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as Lisa Winston *

as Virginia Camalier * Adam West as Charles Pinsky *

as Fred Richmond *

as Dan Forrester * Timothy Patrick Murphy as Jeff Richmond * Candice Azzara as Edna Pinsky * Gloria Henry as Mary Richmond * Paula Irvine as Marilyn Richmond *

Hugh O'Brian Hugh O'Brian (born Hugh Charles Krampe; April 19, 1925 – September 5, 2016) was an American actor and humanitarian, best known for his starring roles in the ABC Western television series ''The Life and Legend of Wyatt Earp'' (1955–1 ...

as Richard Camalier *

Roddy McDowall Roderick Andrew Anthony Jude McDowall (17 September 1928 – 4 October 1998) was a British actor, photographer and film director. He began his acting career as a child in England, and then in the United States, in ''How Green Was My Valley'' (1 ...

as Minister *

Maureen Stapleton Lois Maureen Stapleton (June 21, 1925 – March 13, 2006) was an American actress. She received numerous accolades, including an Academy Award, a Golden Globe Award, a BAFTA Award, a Primetime Emmy Award, and two Tony Awards, in addition to ...

as Helium Balloon Saleslady * Dominick Brascia as The Jock *

Kellie Martin Kellie Martin (born October 16, 1975) is an American actress. She is known for her roles as Rebecca "Becca" Thatcher in '' Life Goes On'' (1989–1993), Lucy Knight on '' ER'' (1998–2000), Samantha Kinsey in the '' Mystery Woman'' TV film seri ...

as Sheila

References

External links

* 1988 films 1988 comedy films American comedy films Golan-Globus films Films produced by Menahem Golan Films set in Arizona Films set in hotels Films produced by Yoram Globus 1980s English-language films Films directed by Charles Matthau 1980s American films {{1980s-US-film-stub